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Dutchie10
11th February 2011, 10:28 PM
Hello all,

I have a 2000 TD5, had oil present in the coolant system, and was informed it was a head issue.

Have replaced head (Not cheap) e fitted, and after a 50km trip i have same problem - Oil in coolant system and no oil in sump (1/4 left).

Have found after done research that the Oil cooler dies in the TD5, can i isolate and if so what may/would it affect??????:confused:

Thanks

Dutchie10
George130
11th February 2011, 11:12 PM
It is internal to the engine. You can't bypass it. back when I did mine it was $1100 to replace the whole housing as you couldn't get just one bit.
Dutchie10
12th February 2011, 03:53 PM
Thanks George130,

All 4x4 in Kotara can supply one for $500 and a Genuine for $650, plus a full hose kit for $250, so more money for the defender, and at least i have a new head on anyway, so hopefully all problems gone then.

Cheers
Dutchie10
justinc
12th February 2011, 07:06 PM
Thanks George130,

All 4x4 in Kotara can supply one for $500 and a Genuine for $650, plus a full hose kit for $250, so more money for the defender, and at least i have a new head on anyway, so hopefully all problems gone then.

Cheers
Dutchie10

Go Genuine, also with the hoses. How is the radiator? Oil pressure is around 60psi cold, so it is possible the cooling system pressure would've spiked a little so check the radiator for distortion/ leaks. It'll need cleaning out anway.

JC
George130
13th February 2011, 12:08 PM
Go Genuine, also with the hoses. How is the radiator? Oil pressure is around 60psi cold, so it is possible the cooling system pressure would've spiked a little so check the radiator for distortion/ leaks. It'll need cleaning out anway.

JC

Yes lots of cleaning to get the sludge out.

My oil cooler failed within a couple of weeks of doing the head. At the time I thought the head had gone again.
aew849
14th February 2011, 12:36 PM
George130,

About 14 months ago I had an issue with 'an oily gunge'

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/02/833.jpg

Initial diagnosis was the leaking oil cooler matrix (yup, an expensive exercise as I bought all the parts), but sent the truck through a radiator specialist for a full on flush and blow out!!!

Since refilled with decent coolant, there has not been an issue since. It was probably that crappy coolant/water went in the system instead.

Hope this helps....justinc was a godsend...as usual!

Plus I was able to return all the spares!

aew849
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